Local Physician Practices Join Statewide Health Care System

Southern Indiana Medical Group, a Bloomington Hospital partner, will now serve patients under the name Indiana University Health Southern Indiana Physicians.

As a part of the area’s preeminent health system, IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians operates six primary care practices within the region, located in Bloomington, Ellettsville, French Lick, Gosport, Nashville and Spencer.

Known in their communities by names such as Ellettsville Family Practice, Gosport Family Practice, Salt Creek Family Practice and Owen County Hometown Healthcare, these practices have a well-earned reputation for delivering a personalized patient experience

The name of each practice will change to IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians to reflect the unified standard of care the statewide IU Health system delivers. The physicians, providers and staff at each location will remain the same.

Patients who use these facilities will soon see bills arrive with the new identity. Staff will now answer office calls by saying, “IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians.” Signs and other identification pieces at each physician office will change throughout the spring.

All patient records will remain secure in each location. Patients do not need to take any action based on the name change. Experts recommend building an ongoing relationship with a primary care provider for optimal health. Selecting a personal health provider provides communication based on trust, respect and shared decision making resulting in long-term consistency of care.

Visit iuhealth.org/bloomington and select the Primary Care option under the Medical Services menu to view photos and bio information on each of the 17 providers providing care through IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians. All locations are now accepting new patients and can often provide same-day appointments.